Tuesday, 2 July 2013

Prawn Masala...doesn't need a tag line!!!

Prawn Masala…everyone has their own version and
this is mine…this was lunch today…all for meJ

Prawn Masala

Ingredients:

Medium size prawns, shells removed and cleaned,
about 500gm

Finely sliced shallots or regular onions, about
2 cups

Tomato puree, 1-2 tbsp (optional)

Oil, 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds, ½ tsp

Sugar, ½ tsp (optional)

Coriander leaves, a few

For the marinade:

Cumin powder, 1 tsp

Red chili powder, 1 tsp

Fresh Garlic, grated/pounded, 1 tbsp

Salt, to taste

Turmeric, ½ tsp

Vinegar, 2-3 tbsp

Instructions:

Mix all the ingredients mentioned under
marinade. Add in the cleaned prawns, mix well and keep aside for half an hour.

Heat oil in a
pan/wok/kadhai. Add in the cumin seeds. Add the onions/shallots and sugar (if using) once the cumin seeds start spluttering and fry till the onions turn soft. Add in the tomato
puree. Let it cook for a couple of minutes. Add the prawns with the marinade.
Sauté for 4-5 minutes till prawns are cooked through.Check for seasoning and serve hot
garnished with coriander leaves.

You can skip using tomato puree, if you want – just
sauté the onions till they nicely caramelised and golden brown. Add in the prawns and cook till done.